"Enlightenment, peace, and joy will not be granted……" — Nhat Hanh
"Enlightenment, peace, and joy will not be granted by someone else. The well is within us, And if we dig deeply in the present moment, The water will spring forth."
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461 Quotes by Nhat Hanh
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Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I am committed to cultivating compassion and learning ways to…
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The essence of love and compassion is understanding, the ability to recognize the physical, material, and psychological suffering of others,…
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So if we love someone, we should train in being able to listen. By listening with calm and understanding, we…
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Training is needed in order to love properly; and to be able to give happiness and joy, you must practice…
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When we come into contact with the other person, our thoughts and actions should express our mind of compassion, even…
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Love is the capacity to take care, to protect, to nourish. If you are not capable of generatng that kind…
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In Buddhism, mindfulness is the key. Mindfulness is the energy that sheds light on all things and all activities, producing…
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You have two gardens: your own garden and that of your beloved. First, you have to take care of your…
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We try many ways to be awake, but our society still keeps us forgetful. Meditation is to help us remember.
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Meditation is not passive sitting in silence. It is sitting in awareness, free from distraction, and realizing the clear understanding…
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Working for peace in the future is to work for peace in the present moment.
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With understanding, those we love will certainly flower.
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